Smoky Mountains News Finds Rabun Vineyards

The article describes the Highlands wine festival: "From the smoothest Bordeaux to the most fragrant chardonnay, the Collective Spirits wine festival in Highlands offers something for everyone."

And it mentions the appearance of Rabun's Tiger Mountain and Persimmon Creek!

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Tallulah Gorge Gets Nod in Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine

In an article titles "Hiking Incentives," Tallulah Gorge is listed as one of the places you should visit! (They also clue you in to a great deal!)

"Georgia sponsors the Canyon Climbers Club. The membership fee is $10 and the program consists of hiking the one-mile trail to the base of Amicaloa Falls, the one-mile Waterfalls Trail in Cloudland Canyon State Park, a hike to a suspension bridge over Tallulah Gorge, and a 1.5-mile loop at Providence Gorge in the southwestern part of the state. Do these simple walks and the Department of Natural Resources will reward you with an exclusive “I did it!” T-shirt. Enroll through www.gastateparks.org."

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The Atlanta Journal Constitution Recognizes Good Eats!

In an article discussing new openings for Asian supermarkets across Georgia, the AJC also takes time to point out good food in Rabun County, as well as some changes at the Restaurant at the Lake Rabun Hotel.

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Want Rabun Produce? Get it in Atlanta!

The AJC Blog has found us once again. The "Food and More" Column by John Kessler did an article on Farmers Markets, and if you're in Atlanta, you should check out Studioplex Green Market, which apparently "brings in produce from Rabun and Habersham counties."

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The Nile Guide Suggests Rabun as An Ideal "Escape"

In "Escape to Georgia Wine Country," Persimmon Creek Vineyards and Tiger Mountain Vineyards are listed prominently as places to go!

"Although Georgia may not be known nationally for its wines, the wineries in the North Georgia Mountains are becoming popular weekend jaunts for locals and visitors. Good for a day trip or extended weekend stay, Georgia’s wine country offers a great escape from the city."

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Rabun County: The Place to Save!

"Savor the Savings," who can tell you how to save pennies, as well as how to make everyone count, recently came through our area! She enjoyed it immensely and wish she had more time to spend here (but didn't have to spend outrageous amounts of money for this beautiful vacation spot)!

"Our destination was Clayton in Rabun County, GA nestled in the North Georgia Mountains, this is a beautiful place to visit. Oh my, I wanted to visit the Antique Appliance Store and we didn't have time!!!"

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Suite101 Finds the Perfect Winter Vacation: Rabun County

In their perfectly titled article, "North Georgia Mountain Wintry Active Adventures
Southern Appalachians Welcome All Year Round, Winter is No Exception," Suite101 writer Donald Reinhardt knows just how to capture the spirit and beauty of Rabun County:

"Head to the mountains of Georgia for places that are warm with adventure and activity. Winter enticements abound in the N. Georgia mountains, and its easy to see why."

"Rabun County displays its scenic mountain and lake vistas, waterfalls and has many activities."

"North Georgia is a delight for visitors from anywhere. North Georgia's invitation of "y'all come see us now" is a neighborly refrain that is difficult to turn down!"

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